"People worry they either 'have it' or they don't. Well, if that were true, we wouldn't be teaching it." - excellent summary of the biggest misconception about ear training!
yep, this is correct they're using the movable do system. I'm currently taking a class that's based on Berklee's ear training course and that's what we actually do.
@xxbrkdwnxx I agree absolutely. I feel like music that is all about feel hits me in a much different way than something that is composed to sound a certain way. For example... Ac/Dc...it's all about a vibe and a groove, and they get that across, where a band like Between the Buried and Me, who composes and thinks out every note before they pick up a guitar... while I have a huge amount of respect for what they do, and really like the music, feels like it was planned out..
I imagine they're using a relative or movable solfege system where the names (do, re, mi, etc) refer only to the steps (1,2, 3 etc) of a given scale without any reference to the actual pitch of the notes. In this context, it's the relationship between scale steps in general rather than between any notes in particular that is important. Using the actual note names in this type of classroom setting would be pretty confusing I think.
@chuckelator haha. it'd be to my benefit to get brushed up on my drumming skills. i'm going into the studio to record an EP soon and i'm doing it all myself... O.O
This video is pretty much right on. They are not giving the whole picture though. In the class you learn how to apply all of these skills to the real world of music. At first it's daunting but in the end makes perfect sense. These are the type of skills that transform you from a "guitarist" to a "MUSICIAN." And no, ear training isn't about learning songs on the guitar by ear. That is a cakewalk compared to this stuff.
@chuckelator DUDE i'm the same way. i understand drums... and can picture/hear them being played in my head.. i can even "write" out drum parts. but put me behind a kit... i'm about AC/DC level lol.
@chuckelator i learned guitar, bass, drums (although it's my weakest point) and now learning to use my voice... did i ever take lessons? no way. would i be better if i did? maybe... do i need to? no. rock and heavy music isn't about doing things by the books. it's about doing it the fucking way you demand.
@xxbrkdwnxx And drums are by far my weakest point too... I can listen to something and know whats going on with the drums, but when it comes to execution...not so awesome...
chuckelator, you say rock music isn't doing things by the book. You can't break the rules if you don't know the rules. Take almost any rock or heavy music song and I can bet you that it follows musical concept/rule or else it wouldn't be music. Some just don't realize it. I'm not trying to be degrading, but understanding music makes you a better musician, no matter what music you play.
I'm the opposite...I can pick anything up by ear, but can barely read music. I know people that can play the hell out of a guitar, and shred like crazy, but couldn't tune by ear.
Ok keep it simple. Do re mi......... These are not the English names of notes, Or any other language. Use wiki to learn what they r. They just represent where u r in a major scale. Doe is not always c. Doe is just the tonic. Or #1. It is not uncommon to hear of people who think do is a deer. See? Sea? Water? Lake?
Try and console yourself with the fact that everyone here on TH-cam now knows that you are "incredibly great with your ear" and that the fools at Berklee have missed a golden opportunity to sign you up. Their loss, our gain :-)
"People worry they either 'have it' or they don't. Well, if that were true, we wouldn't be teaching it." - excellent summary of the biggest misconception about ear training!
This is actually the most effective training video to train your ears and create astonishing mixes.
i cant wait to go here this fall!
John Funkhouser is great! I've just met him, but he's just a great guy!
I would love to know too,did you found out?
yep, this is correct
they're using the movable do system. I'm currently taking a class that's based on Berklee's ear training course and that's what we actually do.
@xxbrkdwnxx I agree absolutely. I feel like music that is all about feel hits me in a much different way than something that is composed to sound a certain way. For example... Ac/Dc...it's all about a vibe and a groove, and they get that across, where a band like Between the Buried and Me, who composes and thinks out every note before they pick up a guitar... while I have a huge amount of respect for what they do, and really like the music, feels like it was planned out..
Funkhouser… coolest last name ever… i said ever!
Thanks!
We call it Fear training Sight Screaming hahaha
I imagine they're using a relative or movable solfege system where the names (do, re, mi, etc) refer only to the steps (1,2, 3 etc) of a given scale without any reference to the actual pitch of the notes. In this context, it's the relationship between scale steps in general rather than between any notes in particular that is important.
Using the actual note names in this type of classroom setting would be pretty confusing I think.
the background music...why????
@chuckelator haha. it'd be to my benefit to get brushed up on my drumming skills. i'm going into the studio to record an EP soon and i'm doing it all myself... O.O
Geographical Fuge! cool tool to learn!!
Does anyone know the name of the song in the background?
whats the song in the background?
This video is pretty much right on. They are not giving the whole picture though. In the class you learn how to apply all of these skills to the real world of music. At first it's daunting but in the end makes perfect sense. These are the type of skills that transform you from a "guitarist" to a "MUSICIAN." And no, ear training isn't about learning songs on the guitar by ear. That is a cakewalk compared to this stuff.
Do you know if Mozart had perfect pitch?
if you want to study at berklee, do you have to be able to read music?
or is it enough to have be able to play by ear?
@chuckelator DUDE i'm the same way. i understand drums... and can picture/hear them being played in my head.. i can even "write" out drum parts. but put me behind a kit... i'm about AC/DC level lol.
Berklee: Turning out informed audiences since 1947.
I thought ear training what a waist of time a year ago,now i practice every day.Took me a year to catch on to the idea though.
Because they use moveable do instead of fixed do.
@chuckelator i learned guitar, bass, drums (although it's my weakest point) and now learning to use my voice... did i ever take lessons? no way. would i be better if i did? maybe... do i need to? no. rock and heavy music isn't about doing things by the books. it's about doing it the fucking way you demand.
John Funkhouser has one hell of a last name.
@xxbrkdwnxx And drums are by far my weakest point too... I can listen to something and know whats going on with the drums, but when it comes to execution...not so awesome...
that's funny because half of ET is all about reading that black and white....
nice advert
chuckelator, you say rock music isn't doing things by the book. You can't break the rules if you don't know the rules. Take almost any rock or heavy music song and I can bet you that it follows musical concept/rule or else it wouldn't be music. Some just don't realize it. I'm not trying to be degrading, but understanding music makes you a better musician, no matter what music you play.
I'm the opposite...I can pick anything up by ear, but can barely read music. I know people that can play the hell out of a guitar, and shred like crazy, but couldn't tune by ear.
Thank god im applying their but already have perfect and relative pitch :D
THATS ME!
Ok keep it simple. Do re mi......... These are not the English names of notes, Or any other language. Use wiki to learn what they r. They just represent where u r in a major scale. Doe is not always c. Doe is just the tonic. Or #1. It is not uncommon to hear of people who think do is a deer. See? Sea? Water? Lake?
I am incredibly great with my ear but I can't read music. this is total bullshit I should've been accepted!
geographical fugue!!!!
@xxbrkdwnxx Hell bro...I'm about AC/DC level too, and depending on which song Metallica song, Lars Ulrich level...HAHA
Try and console yourself with the fact that everyone here on TH-cam now knows that you are "incredibly great with your ear" and that the fools at Berklee have missed a golden opportunity to sign you up. Their loss, our gain :-)